ABSTRACT
Biowastes include wood wastes, animal wastes, and paper wastes and can function as an excellent source of renewable energy. The environment-friendliness in terms of less CO2 release has driven a huge research interest for energy generation from waste biomass. The biomass conversion to ethanol, a biofuel, is rather promising due to its wider scope as a renewable fuel. This chapter explains the significance of biowaste conversion to ethanol fuel, emphasizing the different methods of fabrication such as hydrolysis, detoxification, and fermentation. Techno-economic evaluation of bioethanol production is done by investigating the first- and second-generation feedstock production systems and various treatment methods. An economic feasibility analysis of bioethanol production by exploring its global market can provide valuable information for industrial development, energy resource planning, and future research progress on biofuel generation.
